The 8th of January, 2019 marks the grand opening of Tokyo Kaikan, a place known for its traditional taste that goes right back to the Taisho era. Beloved ever since its opening in 1922, it maintains its unique flavour under the concept of “New Tradition.” Situated inside the Marunouchi Nijubashi Building, it runs from the…

23rd December（Sunday) & 24th December（Monday）10:30am～/5pm～ A Christmas Service and Carols will be held at the Cerulean Tower Church in Shibuya on Sunday the 23rd of December and Monday the 24th of December. The Christmas service will be held at the the Cerulean Tower Church located on the lobby floor of The Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel,…

“Countdown at Aman Tokyo” The massive countdown event on 31st of December 2018 at Aman Tokyo. Italian Restaurant ‘Arva’ is offering a special gala dinner. “The Lounge by Aman” turns the garden lounge into a casino. In the garden lounge, famous artists from overseas and DJ’s will bring the house down as we countdown to…

Celebrate the end of the year and the Winter/Christmas season with a spectacular display of fireworks lighting up Odaiba and the night sky. This fireworks display will be running on the 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th of December. The show will begin at 7pm and lasts 10 minutes. The show on the 22nd will also…

Based on the concept of Ote-Match Community, a place where people make new connections and where new ideas are born, Otemachi Place, located in Otemachi and the surrounding area – the hub of businessmen and visitors – opened on the 25th of September 2018. The Green Promenade, which starts from Otemachi and leads up to…

Japan’s first roll ice cream specialty shop “Roll Ice Cream Factory” a trend taking Japan by storm will be opening a new store in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture on Saturday the 13th of October, 2018. The new store will be opening on the second floor of “Naha Opa”. The specialty shop, known for its cute,…

Roll Ice Cream Factory is the specialty store creating a huge stir with people waiting in long lines for their roll ice creams. The charm of its combination of cuteness as well as tastiness is popular not only with women and girls but also with parents, families and foreigners visiting Japan. This autumn, Roll Ice…

Nihonbashi, an area which has prospered as the starting point of Tokaido since the Edo period, sees a fresh new change in the establishment of Takashimaya. Located just adjacent to the main building, established in 1933 and designated as an important cultural asset, the new annex offers 115 brand new speciality stores and business, a…

Grand Hyatt Tokyo, the dynamic luxury hotel that towers over the hustle and bustle of the city in Roppongi is offering a special Halloween-themed menu in its restaurants and bars. Starting with a buffet style afternoon tea and Halloween sweets, enjoy special cocktails served in the bar transformed into a laboratory! The French Kitchen (2F…

For many first-time visitors to Japan the most important task is to go online and start exploring by means of their smartphone or mobile device. However, with most mobile providers offering 2-year contracts and elaborate deals created for a Japanese-speaking audience, it can be hard to find a simple solution for you. This article intends to…